fluor spar (Meaning)

Webster

fluor spar ()

See Fluorite.

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

Fluor spar, a mineral composed of calcium fluoride, is primarily used as a flux in steelmaking.
The fluor spar deposit in Derbyshire, England, is one of the largest in the world.
The acid-grade fluor spar is processed to produce hydrofluoric acid, which is used in the manufacture of semiconductors.
Fluor spar is also used as a raw material for the production of glass and ceramics.
The presence of rare earth elements in fluor spar can increase its commercial value.
The mining of fluor spar requires careful environmental management due to the potential for acid mine drainage.
The United States, China, and Mexico are the largest producers of fluor spar worldwide.
The global demand for fluor spar is expected to grow in the coming years due to its increasing use in various industries.
Fluor spar, known for its unique properties, has been used for centuries in a wide range of applications.
The term "fluor spar" is derived from the German word "flussspat," meaning "fluxing stone," due to its use as a flux in metallurgy.

See Fluorite.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Fluor spar, a mineral composed of calcium fluoride, is primarily used as a flux in steelmaking.

The fluor spar deposit in Derbyshire, England, is one of the largest in the world.

The acid-grade fluor spar is processed to produce hydrofluoric acid, which is used in the manufacture of semiconductors.

Fluor spar is also used as a raw material for the production of glass and ceramics.